The Latest Breaking News from Police

Pam the Bird: arrest ends hours-long standoff after graffiti painted on Melbourne’s 120m Bolte Bridge tower

Jack Gibson-Burrell, 22, was taken into custody for questioning after allegedly climbing and painting a giant cartoon bird on the bridge

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7

Police vow to continue search for Arkansas mom and her newborn baby, missing for over a week

Authorities have combed through 85 miles of the Arkansas River in the search for Ashlynn Bocksnick and her six-week-old baby

The Independent UK · Jul 7

TTP claims responsibility for killing of Pakistan Air Force officer in Islamabad

Rebel group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the killing of Pakistan air force Group Captain Asim Tariq in Islamabad on Sunday afternoon. The suspect, now arrested, has been identified as Saad Abbasi (22).

The Times of India · Jul 7

'Big Joke' bribe case begins

Former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, known as "Big Joke", on Monday appeared at the Supreme Court alongside his lawyer to face corruption allegations related to the gold-bribe scandal.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6

A toddler was found in a pool and declared dead. He's alive and his parents could be charged

Police say an Arizona toddler discovered in a backyard pool in February was declared dead at a hospital but later discovered to be alive

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Alleged bridge intruder told he will stay behind bars

An alleged vandal who requested a peanut butter sandwich during a bridge stand-off with police will remain behind bars despite being "a little bit hungry".

AAP · Jul 6

Two drill rappers found guilty of murdering teenager in shooting linked to gang row

Emmanuel Popoola and Tayvon Etefia, both 18, were found guilty of murder on Monday

Evening Standard · Jul 6

‘You want me out? Then pay me’: Squatters are exploiting California’s tenant laws to occupy homes and demand payouts

Local homeowners have been terrorized by the scam.

We Got This Covered · Jul 6

Who was TikTok star itgirlbri? Influencer dies after targeted Miramar shooting

TikTok influencer itgirlbri died following a targeted drive-by shooting in Florida. She was one of three people inside a Lamborghini SUV which came under gunfire. The vehicle was reportedly leaving an Airbnb party early on July 5. Police believe the Lamborghini was deliberately targeted by a white BMW. Authorities are…

The Times of India · Jul 6

Maryland man reports car stolen. Then cops allege he had blood on his hands, and that was the first clue there was more to story

Cops: "Karma, indeed"

We Got This Covered · Jul 6